I can't see just how Arriva can rationalise (reduce) service levels here in East Cleveland. We are on the bare bones as it is even when all services operate correctly.
The 5/5a provides the principal connection, 3 times an hour. Once and hour Sundays. No 5a.
Given what I've seen, others wouldn't agree, its enough.
The 28 provides an additional service into Guisborough but it's a long journey from Middlesbrough.
The X2,3,4 provides the connection through Redcar and Saltburn to Loftus and beyond
Lingdale every hour with the 3 stepping in on a Sunday
Service 62 provides a Monday to Saturday service for New Marske and with the X3 and 81 provides a service through the various estates.
The 63 should be upgraded with better vehicles
The 81 is probably at maximum service level. Could use a Sunday provision but that's not going to happen.
That's my summary as I see it. So thoughts on how this can be made more effective, economic.
RE: Redcar depot